SIGNALIS

SIGNALIS

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How Not to Lose Your Mind While Playing
By ᴋᴇʀᴢᴇᴍ
Prepare Yourself Mentally
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Introduction
"SIGNALIS" is a game that will immerse you in a dense, unsettling atmosphere and make you wonder if you're really in control... or if the game is controlling you. If you feel like your nerves are hanging by a thread, this guide will help you not only survive but also enjoy the fact that you still have your sanity—well, most of it.
1. Prepare Yourself Mentally... and Stock Up on Chocolate
Before you start the game, make sure you have something sweet nearby. Chocolate is an excellent choice. Tea works too, or something stronger if you think your nerves might need it. SIGNALIS is like a mix of "Silent Hill" and "Resident Evil," so be aware that peaceful moments are as rare as available ammo.

Pro Tip: Don’t throw your controller at the screen—it won’t help your wallet or your monitor. Just take a bite of chocolate and a deep breath.
2. Save the Game. For the Love of God, Save the Game
SIGNALIS isn’t a forgiving game. Save whenever you can because going back to earlier points can be so painful that you might start considering switching to calmer games like chess or solitaire.

Pro Tip: If you feel like something might be lurking around the corner, it’s because it is. Save the game.
3. Conserve Ammo. Your Shotgun is Not a Popcorn Machine
In SIGNALIS, every bullet counts. Remember that your resources are limited, and unfortunately, enemies are not. Sometimes it's better to run away than to engage in fights that will deplete your supplies faster than you can finish the chocolate on your desk.

Pro Tip: When you see a creature, think first, then shoot. And no, fistfights are not a good idea.
4. Solve Puzzles... or Pretend It’s an Escape Room
Puzzles in SIGNALIS can be so intricate that you'll feel like you're in an escape room run by Lovecraft. Don't worry, every puzzle has a solution. It might require more thinking than you'd like to admit, but why stress about it when you're already on the edge of madness?

Pro Tip: If you're stuck, take a break, breathe, and contemplate your life choices. Then return to the game—the solution will either appear on its own… or maybe not.

5. The Atmosphere of the Game. Yes, It’s as Thick as Mushroom Soup
SIGNALIS makes sure you feel uneasy at all times. The sounds, the lighting, even the way characters move—all are designed to send shivers down your spine. And those chills won’t disappear when you turn the game off.

Pro Tip: Don’t play in the dark and alone at night… unless you really want to know what it's like to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
6. Exploration: Check Every Nook and Cranny, but Don’t Forget to Look Behind You
Every corner of this game can hide valuable resources or clues for puzzles. But beware! SIGNALIS loves to mess with your nerves, so don’t be surprised if what was supposed to be a calm exploration suddenly turns into a heart-pounding escape.

Pro Tip: Maps are your friends, and noises behind you are not. Check your surroundings... often.
7. Story: Collect Every Piece Like You're Assembling a 5000-Piece Puzzle
SIGNALIS has a deep, multi-layered story that requires attention and patience. Collect all the notes, read them, and then read them again because they often contain key information. When the story starts getting really convoluted, stop thinking of it as a logical sequence of events and more as an artistic performance that doesn’t make much sense... but sure has atmosphere!

Pro Tip: If, after finishing the game, you still don’t fully understand what it was about, don’t worry. That’s normal.
8. After Finishing the Game: Take a Break, You’ve Earned It
Completing SIGNALIS is no small feat. When you’ve survived this dark nightmare, give yourself some time to unwind. Maybe play something cheerful, like "Animal Crossing" or "Stardew Valley," to remind yourself that the world isn’t always full of horror and despair.

Pro Tip: Unless you’re a masochist—then jump straight into New Game Plus. Because why not?(i did it)
Conclusion
SIGNALIS is an experience that stays with you, and completing it is a journey you won’t forget anytime soon. By following this guide, you have a chance to survive in one piece… at least physically. Good luck, and remember—you can always turn off the game and return to reality, which (thankfully) isn’t nearly as terrifying. (jk we all know it is worse)



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9 Comments
Dane 3 Aug @ 5:21pm 
I cried while playing this game
BaconPie1337 4 Apr @ 10:43pm 
Cannot wait to unleash eldrich horrors upon upon myself after all of the sesbian lex memes :steamhappy:
Mr.Mesozo 16 Mar @ 7:51pm 
I can't wait to play this
grabbarnagrus 23 Feb @ 11:14am 
i gave you the 4800 award because i have too many points

you wrote an amazing guide btw
LeoNexGen 25 Jan @ 2:35pm 
Point 8 is perfect. Just move on. It's part of the game's theme. Move on.

Also! Killing enemies near the safe room is always a safe bet!
Jazz Sica 2 Jan @ 3:40pm 
Signalis is the only game I've played which fucked me up so much I can't even touch the game again lol.
ErinthAsh 8 Dec, 2024 @ 7:35pm 
You forgot to tell us how to stop crying. Still trying to figure that one out.
GreenAppleCandy 5 Dec, 2024 @ 1:15pm 
This reads like a mini college essay and I love it
cellijel_crpsmtm 24 Nov, 2024 @ 4:20pm 
very helpful, now i can get the rest of the endings with my sanity intact 😁